Pascaline Wangui (born 30 November 1960 in
Nakuru,
Rift Valley) is a retired female
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
Within e ...
from
Kenya, who twice (1988 and 1992) competed for her native country at the
Summer Olympics
The Summer Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'été), also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inau ...
in the women's marathon. She set her personal best (2:37:23) in the classic distance on 20 January 1991, finishing fourth in the
Houston Marathon
The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon usually held every January in Houston, Texas, United States, since 1972. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently ...
.
Achievements
External links
sports-reference*
1960 births
Living people
Kenyan female long-distance runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes of Kenya
People from Nakuru
20th-century Kenyan women
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